Have you ever seen a blood parrot cichlid? These adorable fish leave a lasting first impression on many aquarists, but their hybrid origin discourages many from actually taking them home. However, these unusual fish make great pets, so if you’d like to keep your own blood parrot cichlids, this article is just for you!
We all want clear glass and clear water in our fish tanks. However, sometimes we have bubbles messing up our view, and then we wonder – “why are there bubbles in my fish tank.” There are various reasons why (we will cover the top 9), and there are several ways to prevent bubbles (we’ll go over 7). Want to learn more? Read on!
Clean-up-crew animals are not a replacement for good old-fashioned tank maintenance, but they can reduce the amount of cleaning that you need to do. As a bonus, these fish and inverts are also fascinating and beautiful creatures, so they add a ton of interest to any tank!
Are you ready to learn about 10 amazing clean-up crew animals for freshwater aquariums? Let’s get started!
Imagine the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean teeming with life and color. Now place that against your murky, sea-monster-green home aquarium where you can only make out the shadows of fish. Something’s not right here.
Aquarium water shouldn’t be green. Freshwater or saltwater, aquarium water should be clear–with a slight sparkle if you have LED lights! Green aquarium water is ugly and can make it difficult to enjoy your fish, plants, and invertebrates. In severe cases, it can also start to affect the ability of your plants to photosynthesize.
Once you find a dried-out fish in front of your aquarium, you will do anything you can to stop it from happening again. Unfortunately, this happens to most aquarium keepers at least once in their careers. If you’re lucky, you’ll be there to see your fish jump out. But most times, you won’t be able to find your fish swimming in the tank and will end your search on the floor instead.
Why do fish jump out of water? There are many reasons why fish jump. Some of these are preventable, while others are instinctual. Smaller fish that live towards the top layers of the water column are much more likely to jump out of water than others, which is important to keep in mind when stocking the aquarium.
Severum Cichlids are beautiful, composed, and one of the most colorful Cichlid species you will ever find in the aquarium hobby. Although they grow large, they socialize well in a community tank. Their long lifespans and straight breeding process make them a perfect choice for almost every aquarist.
You can find more about Severum Cichlids in this detailed care guide where I dive into how to properly manage them, what foods sit well with them, and what factors are involved in their increasing popularity.
The color orange is often described as a joyful and energetic shade. Those are two awesome qualities for any aquarium, and what better way to spice up your tank than by adding colorful orange fish? This article introduces 16 amazing orange fish that you can keep.
Get ready; there’s some real eye candy in this article!
These conditions can be found in various aquatic habitats, including blackwater rivers, swamps, and floodplains. Blackwater fish are often brightly colored and have distinctive patterns, and they are popular among aquarists for their beauty and the unique challenges of keeping them in captivity.
Blackwater fish are acid-loving freshwater fish that typically prefer water with an acidic pH of 6.5 or lower, and they require a specialized diet that includes live or frozen foods. They also require a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding places and good filtration to maintain water quality.
With over 30,000 fish species discovered1, with each having its own dietary requirements, you need to pay attention to what foods you can feed your fish and how many alternatives can be introduced to their menu.
In this article, I will help you understand different types of fish foods, their benefits, and what species are best to consider for what foods. So make sure you stick around till the end. Let’s learn about what do fish eat exactly and what works best for them!
Your Betta Fish losing color is stressful to your fish and to you as a pet owner. There are several reasons why it may happen. One common cause is stress. Betta fish are sensitive creatures and can become stressed in response to a variety of stimuli. Changes in their environment, such as moving to a new tank or introducing new tankmates, can be stressful for bettas. Poor water quality, such as high levels of ammonia or chlorine, can also cause stress in bettas. Stress can manifest in a variety of ways, including a loss of color.
In this article, we will discuss 7 common reasons why your betta might be losing color.
Do you know the difference between hard and soft water? Aquarium water chemistry can be pretty intimidating for beginner fish keepers, but it’s really important to know the basics.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the technical terms, but don’t worry, you don’t need a lab coat and goggles for this lesson – we’re going to break it down super simple in this beginner’s guide!
The Dwarf Gourami is known scientifically as Colisa lalia. It is indigenous to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Borneo, Myanmar, and Nepal. It may thrive in flooded rice fields and is found in slow-moving streams, lakes, and tributaries of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. As long as Dwarf Gouramis are kept with fish of similar temperaments and tank size, they function well in community tanks.